Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony A6300

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A6300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 3 years earlier than the A6300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Alpha a6300. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony A6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the A6300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and A6300 is 90 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and A6300.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6300 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.